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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
How to Leverage Behavioral Science to Get Emergency Rental Assistance into the Hands of Vulnerable Households Faster Strategies local program administrators can use to speed rental relief delivery as federal eviction protections start to run outFannie Mae’s Decision to Incorporate Rental Payments into the Mortgage Origination Process Will Expand Access to Homeownership Over Time Data show housing payment history is a powerful predictor of mortgage performance.DC’s Flexible Rent Subsidy Program Shows Promising Early Results Flexible rent subsidies are one tool local governments are exploring to help families that are currently housed but remain one shock away from homelessness.Congress’s Infrastructure Plan Could Be a Major Step toward Improved Intercity Rail—But Long-Term Commitment and Targeted Investments Are Necessary to Build Ridership The US could successfully move millions of trips onto trains, which would help the environment and increase access to mobility nationwide.How Will the New Pell Grant Formula Affect Students? Pell simplification policies could improve educational outcomes for students from low-income familiesIf Repurposed for Their Intended Use, Guarantee Fees Can Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing How the repurposing of guarantee fees can support affordable housing and underserved market priorities.